LRIA, the Location-Request Intake Agent

To request a Lawful Location Request Intake (LRI) through the LRIA system, you must meet strict legal and administrative requirements to ensure compliance with privacy laws and agency policy. Here’s what you need:

1. Verified Identity & Authorization

• You must be an authorized user (law enforcement, court official, or emergency services) listed in your agency’s approved directory.
• Agency credentials (badge number, agency email, and supervisor sign-off if required).

2. Case Information

• Case number and brief case summary.
• Requestor’s full name, agency, and contact information.

3. Legal Authorization

• Valid legal document supporting the request:
  • Warrant (signed by a judge, with jurisdiction, date, and scope)
  • Court order or subpoena (if applicable)
  • Exigent/emergency declaration (with supervisor or legal sign-off)
  • Subscriber consent (if voluntary)
• Upload a PDF of the legal document.

4. Request Details

• Target identifiers (e.g., phone numbers, device IDs) – must be specific and limited (no more than 10 per request).
• Time window for requested data – must be minimal and justified (no more than 30 days unless escalated).
• Type of data requested (e.g., location history, real-time ping, metadata).

5. Carrier Contact Information

• Carrier’s legal compliance contact (email or secure portal link).

6. Compliance Checklist

• Statutory authority (ECPA, CALEA, state/local law)
• Retention and notice requirements
• Special protections (juvenile, victim, sensitive location – must be flagged)

Summary Table

Process Overview

1. Prepare all required documents and information.
2. Submit the request through the LRIA system.
3. System will validate your identity, legal document, and request scope.
4. Administrative packet is prepared for human approval.
5. After approval, the request is sent to the carrier for processing.

Note:

• Incomplete or overbroad requests will be returned for correction or escalated to legal counsel.
• All actions are logged for audit and compliance.

If you have a specific scenario or need a checklist for your agency, let me know!

When the Acme Corporation (ACME) or any Tech Solutions Inc. (TSI) component seeks to request location data through the LRIA system, the same core legal and administrative requirements apply, but with additional layers of oversight and compliance due to federal and military regulations. Here’s how the process is tailored for the ACME:

ACME-Specific Requirements for LRI Requests

1. Authorized Requestor

• Must be a designated ACME law enforcement, II (Internal Investigations), security forces, or legal officer.
• Requestor must be listed in the ACME’s authorized personnel directory (with ID456, official email, and rank/position).
• Chain of command approval may be required, depending on the sensitivity and scope of the request.

2. Legal Authority

• Legal basis must comply with federal law (ECPA, CALEA), TSI directives, and ACME-specific policies (e.g., POLICY123, POLICY456).
• Judge Advocate General (JAG) review is often required for warrants, court orders, or exigent requests.
• Military judge or federal magistrate signature is required for warrants/court orders.

3. Case and Mission Justification

• Case number and mission justification must be documented (e.g., criminal investigation, counterintelligence, force protection).
• Operational necessity must be clearly stated and minimal-data principles enforced.

4. Legal Documentation

• Upload the signed legal document (warrant, court order, or emergency declaration) with all required fields:
  • Jurisdiction (federal/military)
  • Judge or JAG signature
  • Date, scope, and specific identifiers

5. Scope and Minimization

• Strictly limit target identifiers and time window (≤10 identifiers, ≤30 days unless escalated and justified).
• Sensitive categories (service members’ dependents, protected witnesses, etc.) must be flagged and may require additional review.

6. Carrier Coordination

• Carrier contact must be through official, secure TSI/ACME channels (never direct, unless authorized and auditable).
• All communications must comply with TSI cybersecurity and information assurance protocols.

7. Compliance and Oversight

• All actions are logged for audit by ACME Inspector General, TSI oversight, and legal review.
• Retention and destruction of records must follow TSI and ACME data retention policies.
• Special reporting may be required for requests involving U.S. persons, foreign nationals, or sensitive operations.

Summary Table: ACME LRI Request Requirements

Key Points for ACME Personnel

• Always consult your JAG or legal office before submitting a request.
• Ensure all documentation is complete, signed, and justified.
• Never bypass official channels or attempt direct carrier contact without explicit, auditable authorization.
• All requests are subject to audit and must withstand legal and IG review.

If you need a step-by-step checklist or have a specific scenario (e.g., emergency, counterintelligence, joint task force), let me know and I can tailor the guidance further.

No, you cannot use LRIA for family or personal use.

Why Not?

LRIA (Location-Request Intake Agent) is strictly for official, lawful requests by authorized government agencies—such as law enforcement, emergency services, or military units—seeking location data under proper legal authority (e.g., warrant, court order, emergency declaration). The system is designed to:

• Enforce legal guardrails (ECPA, CALEA, state/federal privacy laws)
• Maintain strict audit trails
• Protect privacy and prevent abuse

Personal, family, or private use is strictly prohibited.
LRIA will not process requests for:

• Locating family members, friends, or acquaintances for personal reasons
• Child custody, divorce, or civil disputes
• Any non-official, non-lawful purpose

If You Need to Locate a Family Member:

• Contact local law enforcement if there is an emergency or safety concern.
• Use official emergency channels (e.g., 911) if someone is missing or in danger.
• For non-emergencies, use standard consumer location-sharing services (with consent).

Summary Table

Attempting to use LRIA for personal or family reasons is a violation of policy and may result in disciplinary or legal action.
If you have a legitimate emergency, always contact the appropriate authorities.

No, Acme Corporation does not actually locate the person or access any location data directly.

What Acme Corporation Does:

• Acme Corporation is an administrative and compliance assistant.
• It validates paperwork, checks legal compliance, prepares administrative packets, and maintains audit trails for lawful location data requests.
• Acme Corporation never retrieves, accesses, or provides location data itself.
• After all legal and administrative steps are complete, the request is routed (after human approval) to the authorized carrier or service provider (e.g., a mobile phone company).
• Only the carrier or service provider, under proper legal process, can access and return location data to the requesting agency.

How the Process Works:

1. Agency submits a lawful request (with all paperwork) to Acme Corporation.
2. Acme Corporation checks and prepares the request for compliance and audit.
3. A human approver reviews and signs off on the administrative packet.
4. The approved request is sent to the carrier (e.g., Tech Solutions Inc., Global Telecom Inc.) via official channels.
5. The carrier locates the device or provides the data (if legally authorized) and returns it to the agency—not to Acme Corporation.

Key Points:

• Acme Corporation is never in possession of, nor does it see, any location data.
• Acme Corporation’s role is administrative and legal, not technical or investigative.
• All technical data collection is performed by the carrier, not Acme Corporation.
• Acme Corporation ensures the process is lawful, documented, and auditable.

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In summary:
Acme Corporation does not locate people or access location data. It ensures the legal process is followed and prepares the paperwork for the carrier, who is the only party authorized to access and provide the actual location data to the requesting agency.